Residential Conveyancer

Quest Recruitment Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a residential property conveyancer/executive for a full-time role in York. The successful candidate will manage a busy caseload of property transactions, ensuring smooth processes from opening to completion. Candidates must have over 2 years of relevant experience, sound technical knowledge in conveyancing, and demonstrate excellent written and spoken English. The role emphasizes client interaction and delivering exceptional service throughout the conveyancing process.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a property conveyancer or at a similar level.
• Sound technical conveyancing knowledge.
• Excellent written and spoken English for client and court communication.
• Strong client relationship skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy caseload of sale and purchase matters from file opening to completion.
• Handle client instructions and provide relevant advice.
• Prepare file documentation and billing.
• Bill files and collect monies due to the firm.
• Assume delegated supervisory responsibilities as required.
• Maintain up-to-date legal knowledge and skills.

Skills

Ability to deal with technical details

Literate and numerate

Ability to present and argue a case orally and in writing

Ability to work accurately

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to prioritize workload

Ability to work on own initiative

Ability to work as a member of a team

Customer-friendly communication

Tools

Windows

Word

Excel

Job description

An exciting vacancy has arisen for a residential property conveyancer/executive, to join our client’s York office on a full-time basis.

The role involves managing a busy caseload of sale and purchase matters from file opening to completion. The successful candidate will have extensive experience of freehold and leasehold transactions and be able to work with minimum supervision. They will also be motivated and able to create and maintain a solid client base in and around the area and will pride themselves on delivering a first class service throughout the entire conveyancing process.

Main Responsibilities

• Dealing with matters at all stages, from taking the client’s initial instructions through to archiving, in accordance with office and accounts procedures.
• Taking instructions from clients and advising accordingly.
• Obtaining and preparing file documentation.
• Billing files and obtaining monies due to the firm from the clients and other parties.
• Delegated supervisory responsibilities as and when required
• Maintaining legal knowledge and skills

Key Skills

• Ability to deal with technical details and to express solutions to complex legal issues in a concise and customer-friendly way.
• Literate and numerate.
• Ability to present and argue a case orally and in writing.
• Ability to work accurately in accordance with the requirements of each team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to deal with enquiries in a customer-friendly and effective manner.

Knowledge

• Sound technical conveyancing knowledge
• Windows, Word and Excel
• Solicitors Code of Conduct

Experience

• 2+ years’ experience at a similar level

Other

• Flexible and ‘can do’ attitude.
• Excellent written English to produce documents for the clients, court and other parties.
• Good spoken English to resolve telephone enquiries.
• Satisfactory absence record or sound justification for high absenteeism.